PC's Red Shark!

[VictorMike]

Its like the entirety of the 80's were condensed into vehicle form.

Very nice ride bud.

I would also not cut into panels to fit speakers on a classic such as this..

 

[plane crazy]

Its like the entirety of the 80's were condensed into vehicle form.

Very nice ride bud.

I would also not cut into panels to fit speakers on a classic such as this..

The "Nays" have it for now!

 

[ShaunB]

Seems there is plenty of space under those seats for a pre-loaded box housing some 8"s.

 

[Luis Malhou]

shes looking good, now we just need the ride quality to improve with those Bilsteins and springs

Im still crying...:blueCry:

:clapper:

 

[plane crazy]

Righto, so PC's Red Shark aka "The Money Pit" continues as one of the best income reducing substances known to man, but boyo, am I still in love!
:blowheart:
:blowheart:
So an update:
Had major issues with an already wonky ignition switch that went completely bust but replaced now with OEM ignition switch (R2.5k), very tricky to fit!
Some interior trim (cracked drivers door handle) fixed and systematically replacing vinyl inlays inside

Now, some advise please from the forum denizens:
Would like to improve lightning (headlights). Any thoughts as to the way forward- anybody got some post-1987 E24 ellipsoid headlamps laying around (RHD??)
(Can ellipsoids be retrofitted, from E32 or E30 even??)

In lieu of the above obviously one can upgrade the bulbs- any suggestions as to what type/wattage is possible/safe (Luis Malhou mentioned that one can run into some real issues with "halogen like" bulb retrofits)

Probably good idea also to polish the lenses(??)

Next project (already received all the new parts): Springs/Bilsteins all four corners, strut mounts, anti-tram bushes, and door rubbers!

PC

 

[skank]

Righto, so PC's Red Shark aka "The Money Pit" continues as one of the best income reducing substances known to man, but boyo, am I still in love!
:blowheart:
:blowheart:
So an update:
Had major issues with an already wonky ignition switch that went completely bust but replaced now with OEM ignition switch (R2.5k), very tricky to fit!
Some interior trim (cracked drivers door handle) fixed and systematically replacing vinyl inlays inside

Now, some advise please from the forum denizens:
Would like to improve lightning (headlights). Any thoughts as to the way forward- anybody got some post-1987 E24 ellipsoid headlamps laying around (RHD??)
(Can ellipsoids be retrofitted, from E32 or E30 even??)

In lieu of the above obviously one can upgrade the bulbs- any suggestions as to what type/wattage is possible/safe (Luis Malhou mentioned that one can run into some real issues with "halogen like" bulb retrofits)

Probably good idea also to polish the lenses(??)

Next project (already received all the new parts): Springs/Bilsteins all four corners, strut mounts, anti-tram bushes, and door rubbers!

PC

You will not find post 87 projector lights in this country. The UK is your only bet and be prepared to pay. E32/E34/E30 do not fit sadly. Even new projector lights are seemingly NLA. Oddly enough I have a spare set of lights I've just had restored which you are welcome to try and see if they're an improvement.

 

[JadielM]

Righto, so PC's Red Shark aka "The Money Pit" continues as one of the best income reducing substances known to man, but boyo, am I still in love!
:blowheart:
:blowheart:
So an update:
Had major issues with an already wonky ignition switch that went completely bust but replaced now with OEM ignition switch (R2.5k), very tricky to fit!
Some interior trim (cracked drivers door handle) fixed and systematically replacing vinyl inlays inside

Now, some advise please from the forum denizens:
Would like to improve lightning (headlights). Any thoughts as to the way forward- anybody got some post-1987 E24 ellipsoid headlamps laying around (RHD??)
(Can ellipsoids be retrofitted, from E32 or E30 even??)

In lieu of the above obviously one can upgrade the bulbs- any suggestions as to what type/wattage is possible/safe (Luis Malhou mentioned that one can run into some real issues with "halogen like" bulb retrofits)

Probably good idea also to polish the lenses(??)

Next project (already received all the new parts): Springs/Bilsteins all four corners, strut mounts, anti-tram bushes, and door rubbers!

PC

Maybe consider retrofitting a set of HID's? You don't necessarily have to get bulbs with a white/blue tinge if you're looking to keep the OEM yellow/Amber appeal, as HID's come in different color temperatures and you will be able to find bulbs with near OEM color output but much more light output.

Btw, she's an absolute beaut, bud. Never seen a manual example in the flesh.

 

[plane crazy]

You will not find post 87 projector lights in this country. The UK is your only bet and be prepared to pay. E32/E34/E30 do not fit sadly. Even new projector lights are seemingly NLA. Oddly enough I have a spare set of lights I've just had restored which you are welcome to try and see if they're an improvement.

anybody got some post-1987 E24 ellipsoid headlamps laying around (RHD??)

insert suitable "a bit tongue in cheek" emoticon

Many thanks for offer might just take you up on it!
Will refurb mine in stages and see what, if any, improvements result

 

[plane crazy]

You may have noticed on the first pics posted I had bought The Red Shark with a dyslexic registration number "635WMB GP"

My own personalised plates (It is not funny if I have to explain it, so don't ask....):

The Money Pit:

So if you see me driving: Yes, you can stop me and chat about all things Red Shark and cars... no it's NOT for sale!

pc

 

[B///Moodley]

Oh wow, this is a real gem! She's beautiful and those wheels! God! Congrats, many happy km's...

 

[Luis Malhou]

Problem with retrofitting other globes types, somehow they react with the glue used to seal the glass to the headlight base. This causes it to vapourise and deposit a white residue on the inside of the glass. Seems the heat range is more than what they were made to handle.

 

[plane crazy]

Lunch time kidney transplant:cartel:


Going

Gone

A bit worse for the wear (30 years on the prow should do that...):

2 Brand spanking new kidneys, not black market, made in Germany. You can smell the freshness!

Halfway

Done!

That last pic a candidate for my profile pic me thinks...

pc

 

[Pri]

looking awesome bud :clapper:

 

[plane crazy]

Ok, "Money Pit" activities ongoing!

Supension/shocks/rims and tyres sorted- now +_ standard ride height/ground clearance/stance (previously seriously worn out lowered ride- will have to change my profile pic now...)

8.5J front rims and 9.5J rear rims thus 234/45/17 front vs 255/40/17 rear

Some iPhone pics:

Some Photoshop Express rendering:

Hope you enjoy looking as much as I do!

pc

 

[ChefDJ]

This car is such a beaut. Love staring at it :inlove:

 

[VictorMike]

Yup. Its like a work of art. Cant stop looking. :drool: :drool: :drool:

1. Your numberplate is causing my eye to twitch uncontrollably. Need an explanation, STAT.

2. Your exhaust is causing my other eye to twitch uncontrollably. I feel it needs to be lifted a bit.

 

[plane crazy]

Yup. Its like a work of art. Cant stop looking. :drool: :drool: :drool:

1. Your numberplate is causing my eye to twitch uncontrollably. Need an explanation, STAT.

2. Your exhaust is causing my other eye to twitch uncontrollably. I feel it needs to be lifted a bit.

1. It's not funny if I have to explain it:
Patron in the Spanish sense (Patrón): Literally father of 4 (4 kids)

2. Sharp eyes on the exhaust: Haven't attended to that yet- looking at having custom branches and (semi?) free-flow setup made by BMW performance exhaust guru. Thinking of having only a single large stove pipe at the back- I can already hear the moaning, tearing out of beards and gnashing of teeth from the purist! My riposte: "It's all about the bass' i.e. hearing that silky six growl/howl
(But engine overhaul first...)

cheers

pc

 

[VictorMike]

I was thinking your numberplate had something to do with the nice Tequila. The actual explanation is quite cool.

Concerning the exhaust, I feel as long as you make it look good and tasteful, a resto mod would be awesome

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[Luis Malhou]

Shes looking good bud, awesome work you've done on her since you took delivery...
:clapper:raise:

 

[gerald5ive]

raise: Shes a beauty dude.